Description

Understand the changing role of traditional fire alarm systems and how to apply NFPA 72 for enhanced safety and compliance. Taught by industry authorities, this renowned, interactive classroom training is fully updated based on the 2016 edition of NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

In addition to new technologies and major revisions in the Code, NFPA®'s activity-rich training program addresses first-time coverage of Class N circuits, along with the latest requirements for initiating devices, notification appliances, control units and power supplies, circuits and pathways, and emergency control functions. It's a unique opportunity for system designers, installers, contractors, and project managers to advance and broaden their fire alarm and signaling system expertise. A Certificate of Educational Achievement is available after the class through an online review and exam.

Upon completion you should be able to:

Locate, interpret, and apply NFPA 72 requirements on the job

Understand and apply requirements for circuits and pathways, including new Class N circuits

Locate and apply new requirements for interconnected fire alarm control units

Use key NFPA 72 definitions to help interpret specific Code rules

Identify the key elements of all phases of a fire alarm system's life and identify the stakeholders at each stage

Recognize the function of major fire alarm system components

Locate and apply key fire detection requirements for emergency control functions such as door control and elevator recall

Calculate the required spacing and determine the correct placement of fire detection devices for both protected premises fire alarm systems and for single- and multiple-station alarms and household fire alarm systems

*Go online to earn your Certificate of Educational Achievement!

After attending classroom training, review key concepts online and take the online exam at your convenience using the web link provided. You can prepare for the test in your own time frame, using online tools for review. Passing the exam will earn your Certificate of Educational Achievement*, confirming your course knowledge.

*See the Certificate FAQs tab for more information on purpose, limitations of NFPA Certificates, and Course Objectives.

Apply the code TO your facility AT your facility! The premier training experience from NFPA: customized, interactive instruction on-site at your workplace, administered by recognized experts who developed the codes and standards. For more information, contact us at 1-877-336-3280 or e-mail onsiteseminars@nfpa.org, or visit nfpatraining.org/onsiteseminars.